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Andrew Young

February 24, 2026 | Central/South America

Colombia considers freight corridor tenders

Two infrastructure contracts have a total value of around $US 145m.

February 10, 2026 | Central/South America

São Paulo Metro revokes Line 19 Lot 1 contract

A Chinese-led consortium has been successfully challenged by a rival and had its provisional civil works contract for Lot 1 on São Paulo Metro’s Line 19 revoked.

February 10, 2026 | Light Rail

Paraguay signs rail MoU with Etihad Rail

President Santiago Peña of Paraguay and the UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bi Zayed Al Nahyan, signed a transport and energy MoU in Abu Dhabi on February 3 which includes a tram-train project.

February 6, 2026 | Financial

Chile secures $US 700m to advance rail modernisation

Long-term loans with CAF and ICO will support projects to expand the national network.

February 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Medellín Metro approves strategic plan

Colombian metro operator aims for full financial autonomy within 10 years.

January 30, 2026 | Central/South America

Uruguay selects consultants for national rail masterplan

The government also confirms rail infrastructure investment funding for 2026.

January 27, 2026 | Metros

Quito metro extension feasibility contract awarded

Spanish firm wins $US 10m contract to assess viability of 5km Line 1 extension.

January 26, 2026 | Freight

Temporary extension for Brazil’s largest freight concession

Two-year extension to ensure service continuity pending full renewal of Central Atlantic Railway (FCA) concession.

January 24, 2026 | Central/South America

Linking the Atlantic and Pacific by rail

Renewed interest in connecting the Atlantic and Pacific by rail has increased the pace of project development, with the most dramatic proposals emerging in South America. Andrew Young reviews progress with the principal projects being promoted from Guatemala to Chile.

January 16, 2026 | North America

Mexico awards $US 711m passenger line construction contract

Consortium will design and build 30.75km section of new Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo line.

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